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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.68, 29,008.65 and 6,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.68, 29,008.65 and 6,185.52 is: 9,279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.68 : 29,008.65 = 6,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.68/29,008.65 = 6,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.68x = 29,008.65 × 6,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.68x = 179,433,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,433,584.75/19,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.44

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